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Twenty-time grand slam winner Roger Federer is unfortunately not at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open after retiring in September last year - and vision of what he's been up to proves he couldn't be any further from the tennis bubble.
The 41-year-old has instead immersed himself in the art world, with a sneak peek at a yet-to-be-released documentary showing him suspended from the ceiling wearing only his underpants and a black swimming cap.
But why, you ask?
Roger Federer, pictured with wife Mirka at a fashion event in Paris earlier this month, has made a stunning move post-retirement
Roger Federer was suspended from the ceiling in a harness wearing only his underwear as part of a new art installation highlighting the Swiss star's figure
For an upcoming art exhibition by renowned Swiss artist and sculptor Ugo Rondinone titled 'Cloud Six'.
Federer was put into a series of bizarre poses while hanging from the ceiling in a harness so his body could be captured as a 3D figure via a high-tech scanner.
At one point he spent hours inside a full-body mould, while he also had his entire face covered in silicone.
Most retired tennis legends would move on to the commentary circuit for the grand slams, or charge big bucks as a speaker, but Federer said he wanted to forgo those typical paths and challenge himself.
Ever the legend, he isn't content to rest on his laurels.
Federer can also been seen wearing a swimming cap in the documentary sneak peak, where his entire body is scanned and turned into a mould
Roger Federer retired in September 2022 after winning 20 grand slam titles, including the 2017 Wimbledon championship (pictured)
The Swiss made it clear at the time he wanted to spend time with his family - which is why he didn't travel down under to attend the Australian Open, despite being asked by organisers.
So instead, he's taking himself well out of his comfort zone.
'This new experience gave me the chance to push me out of my comfort zone and opened my eyes to learn
